Basketball News

Coach Mike D'Antoni, a free agent now that the Rockets are eliminated from the playoffs, said his preference would be to remain with the organization, a sentiment echoed by face of the franchise James Harden.

Jimmy Butler says the Heat belong in the Eastern Conference finals and are not underdogs against the Boston Celtics. "We're supposed to be here," he said.

Protesters carrying signs assembled near one of the entrances to the NBA's Orlando bubble and blocked at least two charter buses from entering.